1. Socio-Emotional (SE) Essential Standard Understand the meaning and importance of personal responsibility and self- awareness. Understand the relationship between self and others in the broader world. Use communication strategies effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences. Table talk – 30 seconds: How do you teach these standards in your everyday instruction? PBIS expectations (rules and routines) PBIS lessonsProject-based learning Service projectsLeader in MeCharacter education Morning announcementsWriting Collaborative learning Social StudiesReading instruction/book studies/character studies Behavior system & decision making /conflict skills/social skills/ It is expected and intended that all school staff will be informed about and ready to implement these guidance standards as they relate to the classroom, under the leadership of school counselor staff. Approved by the State Board of Education in October, 2011

2. Cognitive (C) Essential Standard Use creative strategies to make decisions and solve problems. Use analytical strategies to understand situations. Table talk – 30 seconds: How do you teach these standards in your everyday instruction? Project-based learningMath Problem solvingStudy skills Academic strategiesData note-book/teacher-student conferencing Time managementLong & short term assignments & projects Social SkillsClassroom management & procedures

3. Career (CR) Essential Standard Understand the meaning and importance of career self- awareness and career goals. Understand the relationship among career goals and interests, personal interests, aptitudes, and abilities. Understand the relationship among personal and academic decisions, career expectations, and future life decisions. Understand the connection among attendance, collaboration, course selection, grades, grade point average, undergraduate admission, career expectations, and life goals. Career DayCareer exploration activitiesDiscuss goals & dreams Connecting learning to the real world Discuss job & career choices Connecting preferences and academic strengths to career choices

4.  NCDPI School Counseling / NC Guidance Essential Standards : http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=398514 NCDPI School Counseling / NC Guidance Essential Standards : http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=398514  NC Guidance Clarifying Objectives by Development: http://schoolcounseling.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/file/view/A.++GES+by+Prof_Development_TABLE_12x18.pdf NC Guidance Clarifying Objectives by Development: http://schoolcounseling.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/file/view/A.++GES+by+Prof_Development_TABLE_12x18.pdf How do School Counselors address the Guidance Standards? Through Direct and Indirect Services: Individual & Group Counseling – Addressing a multitude of student issues involving Academic, Social/Emotional, Career and others Classroom Guidance – Scheduled and Special Topics School-wide Career Day & Classroom Career Exploration Lessons & Activities CATS Council Character Education PBIS SST Lessons, Resources & Interventions requested by the teacher on any topic Use data to create lessons & resources to address school-wide issues Parent Conferences Collaboration with outside resources Consultation, Coordination, Program Planning, Professional Development AND MORE…